Re: Getting "that" sound...help!!

On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:40:21 GMT, RobWoozle <robwoozle@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Hi all, I need advice.

I've been playing for quite a few years now, in and out of various
styles of bands.

My amp is a JCM2000 50w head with a Marshall 2x12 cabinet. No effects.

My guitar is an old Strat copy that I've had since I was a young 'un. I
have a SD Hot Rails in the bridge.

I've had and sold a Telecaster, 2 SGs, a Washburn 335 and a Samick
TV20(don't laugh). I also sold my Maton Mastersound recently and my Epi
Korina V (SD '59 in that one).

Here's my problem....the Gibson necks are too fat for me, I find them
uncomfortable. But, the Tele and my Strat copy, even with the HotRails
are too thin. The Maton was nice but it "honked" a bit - hard to describe.

So, I guess I am looking for a guitar with a nice fat sound that drives
well (think Malcolm Young rather than Dimebag) and isn't harsh. It also
needs a neck that is fairly slim (width).

Any suggestions?

Or is my amp the issue. I LOVE the clean sound and the drive on the
classic channel but the lead channel is really too thin for a good
overdriven rhythm sound (to my ears).

Thanks if you can help. I'm happy to go to the guitar store and play
anything but I'd value any suggestions!!

Rob in Canberra, Australia

I don't see how the amp can be the issue with the uncomfortable necks.
How bout one of the Gibson SG's with the thinner necks...I don't know
which models off hand but someone here can tell you. Carvin makes nice
necks not too fat or thin. Good luck.
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Fender deLuxe Hot Rod ,2002
    ... understanding of the 'musicality' of particular guitar / amplifier ... With an extra file giving sound files of common fault conditions ... As an example, a few months back, I had a valve band amp in that just ... 'Thin' was a good description of the sound. ...
    (sci.electronics.repair)
  • Re: OT: new amp
    ... a nice old valve amp. ... 80s) and paid for a set of plans for Klipschorns. ... Ah - to give the impression of the sound bouncing off the back wall? ... If you've got proper professional kit using balanced lines, ...
    (uk.comp.sys.mac)
  • Re: A Strange Letter
    ... I just finished reading a copy of the famous new magazine Sound ... space to write about a $60,000 amp he never listened to. ... TRIODES - Ahhh, Triodes. ... If you really want to save money use 6A3 tubes. ...
    (rec.audio.opinion)
  • Re: Triode Preamp Distortion
    ... For example - watts are watts - and yet take a 20 watt tube amp ... So can sound pressure. ... That is due to "Inter-Modulation Distortion". ... products and their harmonics mix together producing even more byproducts. ...
    (alt.guitar.beginner)
  • Re: A Strange Letter
    ... From Sound Practices Issue 3, ... space to write about a $60,000 amp he never listened to. ... so all you retards could drive your inefficient speakers. ... TRIODES - Ahhh, Triodes. ...
    (rec.audio.opinion)